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    Classical Music For Studying (Vol) # 2

    Classical Music For Studying (Vol) # 2

    FromThe #1 Musical Experience

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    Classical Music For Studying (Vol) # 2

    FromThe #1 Musical Experience

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    73 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 12, 2021
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    6 Great Reasons to Study MusicSubmitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Jul 12, 2021
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    Works of classical repertoire often exhibit complexity in their use of orchestration, counterpoint, harmony, musical development, rhythm, phrasing, texture, and form. Whereas most popular styles are usually written in song form, classical music is noted for its development of highly sophisticated instrumental musical forms, like the concerto, symphony and sonata. Classical music is also noted for its use of sophisticated vocal/instrumental forms, such as opera. In opera, vocal soloists and choirs perform staged dramatic works with an orchestra providing accompaniment.Longer instrumental works are often divided into self-contained pieces, called movements, often with contrasting characters or moods. For instance, symphonies written during the Classical period are usually divided into four movements:( 1) An opening Allegro in sonata form, a slow movement,a minuet or scherzo (in a triple metre, such as 34), and a final Allegro.These movements can then be further broken down into a hierarchy of smaller units: first sections, then periods, and finally phrases.Performers who have studied classical music extensively are said to be "classically trained". This training may come from private lessons from instrument or voice teachers or from completion of a formal program offered by a Conservatory, college or university, such as a Bachelor of Music or Master of Music degree (which includes individual lessons from professors). In classical music, "...extensive formal music education and training, often to postgraduate [Master's degree] level" is required.Performance of classical music repertoire requires a proficiency in sight-reading and ensemble playing, harmonic principles, strong ear training (to correct and adjust pitches by ear), knowledge of performance practice (e.g., Baroque ornamentation), and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom expected for a given composer or musical work (e.g., a Brahms symphony or a Mozart concerto).The key characteristic of European classical music that distinguishes it from popular music and folk music is that the repertoire tends to be written down in musical notation, creating a musical part or score. This score typically determines details of rhythm, pitch, and, where two or more musicians (whether singers or instrumentalists) are involved, how the various parts are coordinated. The written quality of the music has enabled a high level of complexity within them: fugues, for instance, achieve a remarkable marriage of boldly distinctive melodic lines weaving in counterpoint yet creating a coherent harmonic logic.The use of written notation also preserves a record of the works and enables Classical musicians to perform music from many centuries ago.Although Classical music in the 2000s has lost most of its tradition for musical improvisation, from the Baroque era to the Romantic era, there are examples of performers who could improvise in the style of their era. In the Baroque era, organ performers would improvise preludes, keyboard performers playing harpsichord would improvise chords from the figured bass symbols beneath the bass notes of the basso continuo part and both vocal and instrumental performers would improvise musical ornaments.Johann Sebastian Bach was particularly noted for his complex improvisations. During the Classical era, the composer-performer Mozart was noted for his ability to improvise melodies in different styles. During the Classical era, some virtuoso soloists would improvise the cadenza sections of a concerto. During the Romantic era, Beethoven would improvise at the piano.classical music ,classical music news ,classicalmusicworldusic youtube ,classical music composers ,classical music radio ,music history ,classicalmusic lover ,classicalmusicblog ,classical music downloads ,classical music concerts ,classical music for babies ,classical music for studying ,classical music for kids ,classical music online ,classical music of... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.